Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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